A creeping success

Article Abstract:

Nematodes have proved to be useful research subjects for the pharmaceutical industry. They are more complex than single cell organisms, and have some senses found in mammals, such as touch and smell. They are easier laboratory subjects than more complex animals. Devgen, a biotechnology company from Belgium, is one company using nematodes in research. The company is carrying out research on an anti-cancer drug. Pharmacia and Upjohn, meanwhile, are researching Alzheimer's using nematodes.

Biochemistry, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Nematoda, Nematodes

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Drugs ex machina

Article Abstract:

Pharmaceutical firms may at last be able to take advantage of advances in genomics, thanks to the emergence of technologies including virtual screening, molecular modelling and toxicity prediction. Vertex Pharmaceuticals provides a lesson on how to use genomic data.

Genomes, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., VRTX

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A bigger pill to swallow

Article Abstract:

Drugs have conventionally been made from small molecules, but pharmaceutical researchers are now focusing on 'macromolecules', which may lead to more specific chemical effects. However, technical obstacles remain.

Usage, Innovations, Macromolecules, Pharmaceutical research

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